Mariano

[DainBramaged]

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as Rivera came in from the bullpen.

The familiar Enter Sandman, which might as well be a dirge for every hitter who's had to face Rivera at Yankee Stadium, played at the home of the New York Mets. It easily won the night over God Bless America in the seventh or a live performance of Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond just before Rivera's entrance.

Rivera got to the mound and tipped his cap as the crowd and both dugouts rose to applaud, other relievers came out onto the warning track to show their appreciation.

"Nothing is better than this," Rivera said. "I appreciate all of it. From the fans. From the peers."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/allstar/2013/07/16/mariano-rivera-mlb-all-star-game-new-york-yankees/2523569/


Baseball will not be the same as he retires this year.

[msanthrope]

1. I have tix for 9/8 and 9/26. I know I will be in tears---and did you see? Salman Rushdie is a

Yankees fan!!


http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3277778

[giftedgirl77]

2. It may not have been the most exciting game

but that was definitely an awesome moment. The kid that got to take home Cabrera's bat as a souvenir after it flew into the stands is going to have one awesome story to tell.

[Lugnut]

3. I was in tears.

Mo earned all the respect he's getting from the fans and his peers. He's a phenomenal baseball player and a special human being who will be sorely missed next year.

Thank you, Mo.

[DainBramaged]

4. Never again, we were blessed to see this in our lifetime

What talent.

[alcibiades_mystery]

5. It's remarkable to see the best that ever was at something

And to basically go through that person's whole run with them. What Mo did almost became routine - it was hard sometimes to remember that you were always watching something extraordinary.

Again, the best that ever was at that role, no debate, period. Remarkable and moving.

[pintobean]

6. The guy is a class act.

Too often we see extremely talented athletes let it go to their heads and act like assholes. This man is one of the very best to have ever played the game, and he's a wonderful person. He certainly deserves all the praise for all he does; on and off the field.

[hack89]

7. He's ok for a Yankee.

Baseball needs more men like him - dignified, honorable and modest.